<h1>India urges swift conclusion of India-EU free trade talks as Germany backs FTA, export control resolution</h1> India urged a swift, decisive conclusion to ongoing negotiations with the European Union on a free trade agreement, following a bilateral meeting with German officials who pledged support for the India-EU FTA and for resolving export-control issues. The parties discussed expanding economic ties, defence and technology cooperation, semiconductor collaboration, green hydrogen projects, and a mutual objective to double bilateral trade. The statements signal potential near-term shifts in trade and regulatory frameworks, increased coordination on export controls and technology transfer policies, and an expectation of enhanced market access and sector-specific cooperation pending agreement finalization.